Fujian, China's first domestically-made aircraft carrier using catapults.

China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier: China’s Naval Power Surges Ahead as 80,000-Ton Fujian Aircraft Carrier Begins Advanced Sea Trials, Redefining Regional Maritime Dynamics

China's naval ambitions have taken a significant leap forward with the development of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian. Launched on June 17, 2022, the Fujian represents a monumental advancement in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) capabilities, marking China's...
J-35A Fighter Jet

China’s J-35A Readies for Battlefield: J-35A Fighter Jet Twin-Engine Stealth Fighter Reportedly Enters Mass Production, Signaling Next Phase in PLA Air Power Evolution

After years of secrecy, speculation, and iterative prototyping, China’s second fifth-generation stealth fighter—the J-35A—has reportedly completed its maiden flight as the first airframe to emerge from full-rate mass production. This milestone marks a pivotal step in Beijing’s quest to rival...
AUKUS Submarines

Australia’s Strategic Bet: How AUKUS and Nuclear Submarines Are Recasting National Defense

Australia’s decision to embrace nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS agreement marks a profound transformation in its defense doctrine — one driven by the need for undersea dominance in a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific security environment. It is a generational bet: costly,...
RSS Impeccable, one of Singapore Navy's German-built Type 218SG submarines, during its commissioning ceremony. (Picture source: Singapore Navy)

Singapore Expands Naval Fleet with Order for Two Additional Type 218SG Submarines from Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced the acquisition of two additional Invincible-class submarines from German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS). This procurement will expand the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet of these advanced submarines to six, with the new...
decommissioned Philippine Navy BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) takes on water before sinking during joint US-Philippines military exercises

Decommissioned Warship’s Sudden Sinking Becomes Unplanned Element of Joint U.S.-Philippines Strike Simulation

In a dramatic turn of events ahead of one of the most closely watched joint military exercises in Southeast Asia, a decommissioned Philippine Navy warship slated for destruction during a live-fire drill sank prematurely in contested waters of the South...
Taiwan Coast Guard sprayed water cannon on a Chinese fishing vessel

Taiwan Blasts Chinese Fishing Vessel with Water Cannon in Rare Reversal of Maritime Tactics

In a striking reversal of the typical narrative in the contested South China Sea, Taiwan’s Coast Guard sprayed water cannons at a Chinese fishing vessel that had illegally entered its waters near the Dongsha (Pratas) Islands. The incident, which took...
U.S. Unleashes High-Power Microwave Weapon Near China During Joint Military Drills With Philippines

U.S. Unleashes High-Power Microwave Weapon Near China During Joint Military Drills With Philippines

In a significant escalation of joint military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, the United States Army deployed and tested a high-powered microwave weapon during the Balikatan 2025 joint military drills with the Philippines. This marks the first deployment of the advanced...
PLAN Ming-class submarine

China’s Silent Tragedy Beneath the Waves: Legacy of Submarine 361 and PLAN’s Rapid Rise

As China’s naval power surges into the 21st century, its submarine fleet has become a symbol of quiet strength beneath the surface. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is rapidly modernizing, expanding both its diesel-electric and nuclear-powered submarine fleets to...
Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS)

U.S. Marine Corps Showcases Advanced MADIS System in Philippines to Strengthen South China Sea Deterrence

Against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea, the U.S. Marine Corps demonstrated its evolving air defense capabilities during Exercise Balikatan 25. On April 27, Marines from the 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion executed a live-fire engagement using...
China Hoists Flag Over Sandy Cay.

China Hoists Flag Over Sandy Cay: A New Flashpoint in South China Sea

In a calculated escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, China has occupied Sandy Cay, a previously isolated reef dangerously close to a key Philippine military garrison. Chinese coast guard forces raised the national flag over the contested feature,...
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